Tour guide in Osaka Takutomo H.

Osaka, Japan

Japanese, English

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Since Mar 30, 2025

59.0

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I'm Takutomo H., your private tour guide in Kobe

Guide #73425

5.0 (26)

Oukini‼︎ I'm kansaijinn Thank you so much for checking my profile! Welcome to Osaka, the city of entertainment and gastronomy! Just call me Taku. I was born and raised in Osaka. This city is full of fun places and delicious gourmet food. Since my university days, I have interacted with and exchanged cultures with many international students. I lived in Poland for about half a year, where I experienced the cultural and dietary differences between Europe and Japan. I started working as a guide in April 2024, and it has now been about a year. Alongside guiding, I also work at a restaurant in Osaka known for its delicious dumplings. This branch of my restaurant, which has been recognized by Michelin, welcomes many customers every day. If you're interested, I recommend visiting after my tour—I’m sure you’ll love it! I became a guide because I want more foreigners to discover the charm of Japanese food and culture. As a Japanese native, nothing would make me happier than for you to fall in love with Japan. My goal is to inspire you to dream of living here! Above all, I sincerely hope you create wonderful memories during your limited time in Japan. Seeing my guests smile and enjoy my favorite food spots makes me happy from the bottom of my heart. I will welcome you with the utmost hospitality, always being friendly and polite. I love guiding everyone and take great pleasure in leading families with children. I also know some great spots for vegetarians! If you're interested, please feel free to send me a message anytime! Let’s explore the history of Osaka together and enjoy its incredible gourmet food. I always do my best to prepare the perfect tour for you to enjoy your visit to my home country. I recently obtained my national tour conductor license, and I continue to learn so I can provide a rich experience. If you ask a question I can’t answer right away, I’ll gladly look it up and provide you with a complete response. For food lovers, I can recommend places that cater to various dietary needs, including vegetarian, vegan, kosher, and halal. If you're traveling with parents or children, I can arrange a tour with shorter walking distances. I offer both walking tours and shore excursion tours, and all tours can be personalized or customized. Note: If you're inquiring about a tour for the following week, you must book in advance to secure a spot for both of us. After booking, we can exchange phone numbers.

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  • Osaka

  • Kyoto

  • Nara

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  • Matthew D.
    June 2026

    Mr. Takutomo H was guide in Osaka, Japan. All day private tour: Taku spoke excellent English, was charming, very organized and had planned an interesting tour, visiting the historic castle, green areas of the city, popular market (fish and eating area) area, and more intimate shrine in a less-touristic area at the base of the hills. He carried charts and illustrations...

  • Jorge R.
    May 2026

    We had a great experience with our guide in Kyoto. Mr. Takutomo was very helpful, incredibly knowledgeable, and shared many interesting details and stories that made the city come alive. We learned a lot and truly enjoyed the experience. Highly recommended!

  • Aaron S.
    April 2026

    Great tour. Would recommend to friends and family. If we were there one additional day, we would have done his food tour as well.

    Replied from Takutomo H.

    Dear Aaron Thank you so much for the review! I’m really glad you enjoyed my favorite food stalls and restaurants. I hope those experiences become some of your best memories from Japan. Please drop by Osaka again on your next trip to try even more delicious food. Doumo Ookini(Thank you so much) Taku.

  • Yves B.
    April 2026

    Takutomo was very very helpful on and before the tour, he made valuable recommendations in advance of our trip, answered all our questions and was very understanding of last minute changes. As we were traveling with 3 children under 12, it was quite challenging to stick to the proposed agenda, but Taku adapted well and helped us all along the tour. He has great...

    Replied from Takutomo H.

    Dear Yves Thank you so much for choosing me as your guide for your trip to Japan. Although it was a rainy day, I’m so glad I could show you and your family many of Osaka’s charms. It made me truly happy to share my favorite izakaya and local Osaka cuisine with you. There are still so many things you haven't eaten and places you haven't seen in Osaka, so please stop by...